Federal government awards City of Detroit $50 million for new buses
The Detroit Department of Transportation will soon have the most modern bus fleet in the United States, according to city officials.
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How Michigan’s biggest transit systems are connecting campuses, driving sustainability
Long-standing partnerships between GVSU and The Rapid and Southeast Michigan educational institutions and SMART foster sustainability, accessibility, and community impact.
Driving innovation: Corktown tech hub welcomes inaugural cohort of state’s Mobility Fellows Program
“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan.
From Corktown to 8 Mile: Two major Detroit redevelopment projects receive design awards
“The awards are a wonderful recognition of our hard work and what we see every day at the park; people that are engaged and enjoying the beautiful gardens and settings of this unique, historic park and neighborhood asset,” says Jeff Klein, Deputy Chief of Landscape Architecture City of Detroit General Services Dept.
Detroit seeks innovators with ‘bold ideas’ for curbing freight pollution in Eastern Market
"As the only city chosen in the western hemisphere, Detroit represents over one hundred years of world-renowned innovations in transportation,” says Tim Slusser, Chief of the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation.
Sterling Heights’ Visioning 2040 plan authorized for ballot proposal this November
“The Visioning 2040 projects are exactly what’s needed to maintain Sterling Heights’ status as a destination for families and businesses seeking a great quality of life,” says City Manager Mark Vanderpool.
Pilot program to test autonomous robots’ potential for picking up food waste for compost in Corktown
"We're excited to take our years of experience testing autonomous robotic solutions and focus on picking up end-of-life materials. And Detroit is a fantastic place to deploy these civic infrastructure tests as the city is focused both on future technology opportunities and the needs of communities," says Orange Sparkle Ball's Ashley Touchton.
Electric, remote-controlled robot to begin removing litter from Belle Isle Beach in pilot program
"This partnership exemplifies our commitment to leveraging technology and collaboration to address environmental challenges," says Tim Slusser, Chief of the Office of Mobility Innovation at the City of Detroit. "By harnessing the power of BeBot, we are taking proactive steps to combat litter pollution and preserve the beauty of Belle Isle for generations to come."
Detroit wins $5.9M grant to purchase 15 clean-energy school buses
“A single electric bus can eliminate 1,690 tons of CO2 over its lifespan, the equivalent of taking 27 cars off the road," says Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin.
TechTown-affiliated startup accelerator takes home this $500K grand prize in national competition
“The EPIC Prize will really help the entrepreneurs in these incubators bring their technologies to market faster,” says Dr. Vanessa Z. Chan, Chief Commercialization Officer for the U.S. DOE's Office of Technology Transitions.
How Michigan’s biggest transit systems are connecting campuses, driving sustainability
Long-standing partnerships between GVSU and The Rapid and Southeast Michigan educational institutions and SMART foster sustainability, accessibility, and community impact.
Driving innovation: Corktown tech hub welcomes inaugural cohort of state’s Mobility Fellows Program
“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan.
From Corktown to 8 Mile: Two major Detroit redevelopment projects receive design awards
“The awards are a wonderful recognition of our hard work and what we see every day at the park; people that are engaged and enjoying the beautiful gardens and settings of this unique, historic park and neighborhood asset,” says Jeff Klein, Deputy Chief of Landscape Architecture City of Detroit General Services Dept.
Detroit seeks innovators with ‘bold ideas’ for curbing freight pollution in Eastern Market
"As the only city chosen in the western hemisphere, Detroit represents over one hundred years of world-renowned innovations in transportation,” says Tim Slusser, Chief of the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation.
Sterling Heights’ Visioning 2040 plan authorized for ballot proposal this November
“The Visioning 2040 projects are exactly what’s needed to maintain Sterling Heights’ status as a destination for families and businesses seeking a great quality of life,” says City Manager Mark Vanderpool.
Pilot program to test autonomous robots’ potential for picking up food waste for compost in Corktown
"We're excited to take our years of experience testing autonomous robotic solutions and focus on picking up end-of-life materials. And Detroit is a fantastic place to deploy these civic infrastructure tests as the city is focused both on future technology opportunities and the needs of communities," says Orange Sparkle Ball's Ashley Touchton.
Electric, remote-controlled robot to begin removing litter from Belle Isle Beach in pilot program
"This partnership exemplifies our commitment to leveraging technology and collaboration to address environmental challenges," says Tim Slusser, Chief of the Office of Mobility Innovation at the City of Detroit. "By harnessing the power of BeBot, we are taking proactive steps to combat litter pollution and preserve the beauty of Belle Isle for generations to come."
Detroit wins $5.9M grant to purchase 15 clean-energy school buses
“A single electric bus can eliminate 1,690 tons of CO2 over its lifespan, the equivalent of taking 27 cars off the road," says Michigan Chief Infrastructure Officer Zachary Kolodin.
TechTown-affiliated startup accelerator takes home this $500K grand prize in national competition
“The EPIC Prize will really help the entrepreneurs in these incubators bring their technologies to market faster,” says Dr. Vanessa Z. Chan, Chief Commercialization Officer for the U.S. DOE's Office of Technology Transitions.
